Ok Betty,
First of all don’t rush; you are there for a full day. If you are not ready for the first session doesn’t sweat do the next one
When you arrive you will find lots of information on the sheet given to you when you first enter.
You will then need to take your machine to be scrutinized.
Get your bike to the allocated garage and set it up (normally listed on the sheet) I will text Matty with the garage # on the morning.
Note:
If you are in the white group I suggest don’t be late, make your way to registration first up as it gets busy and you may miss your first session.
This is how it goes during scrutinizing of your bike.
The look for oil around the forks.
Fluid leaks of any kind will not pass so if you have a small weeping one, wipe it before hand.
I may be doing the scrutinizing on the day, so I accept bribes such as eggs, chickens, fruit baskets prosciutto ,mortadella ,I think you get my drift .
Any exposed wear indicators and the tire will be knocked back.
Make sure your chain is tensioned correctly.
Make sure you have bar ends.
Make sure your brakes front and back have plenty of pads and the leaver doesn’t feel spongy.
No gear sack racks unless you can remove the upper section and have the plugs or cross bar for the lower part .
No lap timers,No video cameras on the bike.
You can have your mirrors taped on the day by staff or remove them before hand.
Yes there is tape at the track.
Small note:
check you oil filter is tight as mine has come undone twice now in as many months, It’s not a good felling as you go around turn 9 with oils on your rear tire.
Normally if you machine looks like a junker they will go over it with a fine tooth comb.
Your gear.
No short gloves they need to cover your leathers and they must be predominantley leather.
If you have a two piece suit it needs to be able to zip up at the back.
Full face helmet only.
Boots need to be proper riding boots .
I highly recommend that you listen carefully during the 9am briefing and take the first timer lap with Big All, he is the guru.
Follow All’s lines and respect the information given to you during the briefing and you will have a great day.
Make sure you pay attention and understand the flags during your session as they are there for safety reasons. It’s not hard, there are only 3... Red, Yellow and checkered.they will explain the meaning during the briefing.
Don’t be scared to approach the staff if you have any questions you want find anyone more informed on track condition than them.
I will be in the monsters lair Sat so I’m happy to help you get started in the morning.
If you are using street tires set the pressure to 30 front and back, it’s a good starting point .If you are riding to the track set them at the track, not beforehand.
Bring some fluids as it gets hot out there .bring some food as the food is
out there.
Bring some bike cleaning stuff so if it rains you can polish my 1198.
Other than that it’s just like a normal ride you would do on the open road with your buddies, but lots safer and way more fun.
